The last time TSS caught up with Bethany Cosentino and company, better known as Best Coast, she and fellow bandmate, Ali Koehler were swapping sativa sticks with The Baby-Faced Killer. That scene was all well and good, but these two can make, you know, actual music–more specifically dropping a music video for their single, “Crazy For You.” Whether you’re into two chicks making catchy, sugary California pop-rock that will rot your teeth or not, the video still has plenty of pus… Read the rest of this entry »

At long last the hypnotic flow & piano line combo that comprise the swan song on Skyzoo & !llmind’s Live From The Tape Deck comes to life. Directer Kenneth Price put together a crisp set of visuals that add another layer to a song that was already as cinematic as you can get without pushing the record button on a camera. Read the rest of this entry »

I’ve spent a lot of time in my life defending Lil Wayne as a legitimately smart person. Of course, he makes insane drug-induced statements that borderline tomfoolery, but his lyrical prowess, business sense and the fact he was so successful in school – he always had exceptional grades and went to finish school at the University of Houston – has always made me believe he’s actually a brilliant guy. Read the rest of this entry »

Going in with an open mind is the key to enjoying Robert Kelly’s music. Otherwise, there’s a very good chance you’ll flat out skip listening to this undeniably talented and unquestionably odd singer/songwriter altogether. Pesky past aside, his almost-A.D.D. approach at jumping sub-genres of R&B and public-relations-restricted promo campaigns always manage to leave me weary of whether or not my time is worthy of a listen. Read the rest of this entry »

Lupe just made a few fans smile by releasing a peek @ his upcoming album’s cover on Twitter. The once mythic album is currently set to drop on March 8th. Read the rest of this entry »

Being offended was the last thing I expected coming out of the grocery store on a Sunday evening. Then again, in a store that mass-produces heart disease and charges four dollars for a gallon of milk, why should I be surprised by being persuaded into buying a sticker of a Michael Jackson’s cartoon skeleton wearing a wig? Read the rest of this entry »

Last night in Miami, the stage was set that pitted two streaks going in completely different directions against one another – the Heat’s three game skid and the Hawks’ four wins in a row on the road. Those not in support of the team in South Beach will be happy to know both streaks are still alive today. Thanks to impressive overtimes from both Joe Johnson and Jamal Crawford, the Hawks walked away with a 93-89 victory. Read the rest of this entry »

The original Texas Assholes reunite for “R.I.P.” As the title would allude to, the song is somber yet soulful as both artists take a few minutes to reflect on the lost ones, rap luminaries and lesser known friends as well. Read the rest of this entry »

LeBron James will become animated this spring as a part of The LeBrons, a new Web-based animated series that comes packaged with a positive message. The show will feature four versions of LeBron James – businessman, wise old man, teenager and athlete – all loosely modeled after the alter ego characters featured in the previous marketing campaign associated with the Zoom LeBron 6. Read the rest of this entry »

For many of us, certain artists cater to such a different demographic that their music will only get heard by us if we happen to flip on the radio or the track gets remixed. The latter’s the case for Travis Porter, who – believe it or not – happen to be a group of tight-jean-wearing faux-hawks, instead of only one person as the name would indicate. Either way, since Bobby Ray added his addendum to their arrogantly-named single, “Make It Rain,” discovering their music was justified. Read the rest of this entry »

Three Six’s Juicy J recruits MGK, a direct descendant of Three Six’s old rapid-fire rap tree, for “Boat Load.” Read the rest of this entry »

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There’s only a handful of reasons why Just Blaze would be hanging out with Dr. Dre in Twenty Eleven, and outside of spotting his bench presses and button mashing on the PS3, the logical guess would be something Detox-related. And since Justo finally made good on his never ending promise in releasing a mythical album, The Good Doc figured he’d Read the rest of this entry »

Eh, hopefully this cutting room track won’t revive the Hip-Hop musical sampling fiasco. Lordy knows we had our fill with Jay and Busta in the late 90s. Nevertheless, the Harlem bosses know how to muddy up any squeaky clean sound with their odes to indo and O.P.P. Read the rest of this entry »

As life continues toward a collision course with February 1st, Malcolm & Martin prepare to release their debut album Life Doesn’t Frighten Me. Picking right back up where we last left them, the duo effortlessly lay down uplifting bars over a mellow, jazzy beat from DJ Revolution. If you stand for good, quality Hip-Hop devoid of frills & gimmicks then you should have no problem falling for this. Read the rest of this entry »